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Javens Family History

Javens Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk and London): of Norman origin a variant of Javins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Javens family from?

You can see how Javens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Javens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Javens families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Javens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Javens families in 1911.
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What did your Javens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Javens. 100% of Javens men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Javens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Javens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 250 immigration records available for the last name Javens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 366 military records available for the last name Javens. For the veterans among your Javens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Javens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Javens in 1963 was 73, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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